[{"id": 11595097, "authorName": "rkr1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkr1957/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by rkr1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685482190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11595360, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first blush this appears to be a very honest car. Certainly not perfect, but could be very fun. I rather like it. Cheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685482948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11595468, "authorName": "agehring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agehring/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by agehring", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685483254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11595501, "authorName": "Jmewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t see pictures of top \u201crip\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685483346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11595557, "authorName": "topdown59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topdown59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance to get more thorough images of under body, i.e. inside wheel wells, headlight buckets and front and rear suspension components such as rack boots, bushings, torsion bar if mounted, bottom of enigine/oil pan, etc.? This brings back serious memories.watching intently. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685483575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11595774, "authorName": "Rweiss6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rweiss6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Mine is a 69, prob not much different , I\u2019ll look closer. If it were closer , I\u2019d be very tempted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685484297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11596626, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 3456, "content": "$3,456 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685489979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11596742, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not many cars can exceed the \"smile factor\" of the MG Midget. Riding a couple of inches off the ground, feeling you can take any corner the road can throw at you. All the while the seat of your pants is telling you you're doing 70 when the speedometer says 45. I still miss the one I sold in 1980.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1685491215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11596748, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jmewart I will work on getting a close up picture of this for you. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685491259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11596755, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@topdown59 I will work on getting some additional undercarriage photos for you. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685491322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11596801, "authorName": "kbdixon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbdixon/", "bidAmount": 5256, "content": "$5,256 bid placed by kbdixon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685491904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11596891, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice unmolested Midget. I personally wouldn't do a thing to it! If this has always been an IL car, it's a real survivor.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685492765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11597124, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1967 was the end of an era! For so many cars, from a collector's perspective, the best!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685495886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11597430, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685500819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11597551, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 Is the mileage, paint, and interior considered original? Are any receipts, records, paperwork, the owner's manual, etc. available? \n\nWill any videos be coming, especially a cold start and engine run of at least a couple of minutes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685502989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11597915, "authorName": "Mrtinwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtinwoodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the books and records that would have been given to the new owner at delivery by the dealer included? Examples would be sales contract, drivers manual, service booklet \u2018BMC Passport to Service\u2019, etc.\nAlso, any documentation to the low mileage claim?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685516709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598138, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such high expectations of prospective bidders for a no reserve auction....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685533908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598157, "authorName": "stephensauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephensauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the 70s I had a 65 and a 67 and a 69 Austin Healy Sprites. Same car. We used to call them Spridgets. Fun Cars. I'm afraid I couldn't get in, or out of it these days without help.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685534482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598169, "authorName": "Spridget1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spridget1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you please lift the carpet inside the Midget and show pics of the floorboards? Do the seats slide freely?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685534781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598253, "authorName": "croix142", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to own a 1967 Austin Healy Sprite. I don't remember having a \"clutch primary and secondary hydraulic cylinder\" installed on my car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685536434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598668, "authorName": "Mrtinwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtinwoodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@croix142\r\nI think the seller is referring to the replacement of the clutch master cylinder under the hood and the clutch slave cylinder under the car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685541525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598694, "authorName": "cdhspence", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdhspence/", "bidAmount": 5777, "content": "$5,777 bid placed by cdhspence", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685541731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11598695, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps the seller didn't feel the correct term used for the aforementioned hydraulic cylinders was socially acceptable...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1685541736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598751, "authorName": "curreydorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curreydorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Croix142, I believe they're referencing the master and slave cylinders for the clutch. And as one of the few other owner of a '67 Midget in Illinois, I hope this goes to a good home.\r\n\r\nThis is very unaltered version - the owner didn\u2019t even remove the sticker explaining operation of the trip odometer. The parcel shelf on the passenger side is another piece that normally dissappears during ownership. And did these cars have body colored gas caps? If so, mine is long gone. This car is fully optioned too - a heater and a radio. I doubt you\u2019ll be able to hear that radio wihle driving, but it looks great, so just consider it sculpture. \r\n\r\nWhoever buys this should replace those tires at the very least. If you want wheels too, I recommend Hendrix Wire Wheel. They do a great job.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685542251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598807, "authorName": "schweizalps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schweizalps/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by schweizalps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685542840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11598850, "authorName": "croix142", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/croix142/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@remill0094 @curreydorris @mrtinwoodie My comment was meant as a joke.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685543295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598867, "authorName": "curreydorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curreydorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @croix142, I need more coffee in the morning before posting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685543410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598984, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@croix142 I was being tongue-in-cheek and not necessarily reacting to your comment. I think it's only a matter of time before car parts warehouses begin referring to the as primary and secondary cylinders. Non constructive comment I know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685544500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11599259, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha!! First one I\u2019ve seen ( including mine) that doesn\u2019t look like it has been jacked up an infinite number of times in the front at the obvious improper location.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685547623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11600822, "authorName": "64_S1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64_s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know if I would want to buy a car from someone that is so poor at properly stowing the top. Wonder if just what was done for the pictures didn't ruin the top?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685556310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11601085, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is certainly the criteria I use for whether to bid on a British car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685557361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11601241, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This nice car is becoming a petty Chit Chat platform for a few non-bidding members of the peanut gallery", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685557945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11602009, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 Can you post a compression test?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685560903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11602303, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for your interest. Currently trying to work on everyone\u2019s requests.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685561975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11602326, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jmewart please see attached photo of the top rip.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685562049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11602985, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That tiny rip is in a normal stress spot which has been patched once and can easily be better patched and reinforced again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685564545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11603019, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685564650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11604112, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strain free top stowage is a pain in the $&* \ud83e\udd2c in a Spridget. Not like an NA Miata, which is a snap. Very well executed. I might just get rid of my Midget\u2019s top (even though it\u2019s brandy new) and use a tonneau cover instead.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685568241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11604648, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685570116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11604677, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685570186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11604703, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685570255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11604721, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685570292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11604983, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgntpepper78 I have uploaded a cold start video as well as three driving videos. Attached please find a few more photos of paint imperfections. We believe it to be original paint. Also see attached photos of documents including the owners manual to be included in the sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685571148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605021, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrtinwoodie please see my response to sgntpepper78, attached in that comment are the documents provided to us by the late owner's wife. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685571292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605055, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Spridget1 Attached you will find photos of the carpet in the drivers and passenger's floorbaord. Pardon my ignorance but I'm unaware of how the carpet comes out? If these photos don't suffice please direct me in how to do so. Both the driver's and passenger's seats move freely. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685571471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605103, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64_S1 Please see attached photos of the top taken just a couple hours ago; it appears to be in great shape, especially given that it is a 1967. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685571628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605158, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@topdown59 please see attached photos on comment 1 of 3 with additional underbody photos. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685571999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605257, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@topdown59 please see attached photos on comment 2 of 3 with additional underbody photos. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685572535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605270, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@topdown59 please see attached photos on comment 3 of 3 with additional underbody photos. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685572577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605497, "authorName": "kbdixon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbdixon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation of what is possibly the Holy Grail of '67 Midgets, honest answers and great pictures. When's the last time you saw an original owner Spridget?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1685574897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11606095, "authorName": "Collins4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collins4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see no significant rust whatsoever on the body underside......all I see is minimal surface rust. That alone makes this special even before you factor in the \"original owner\" status. This car was loved and it shows...........GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685582808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11606399, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s why the front \u201csubframe\u201d isn\u2019t beat up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685588023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11606423, "authorName": "schweizalps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schweizalps/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by schweizalps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685588615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11606804, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685611851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11607001, "authorName": "Besplen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/besplen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 The carpets in the footwells should have snaps. At least, that's what my 1970 Midget has (or had as the original carpets are long gone). Very beautiful car! GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685621405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11607311, "authorName": "Spridget1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spridget1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sorted Midget survivor. These early Midgets with their classic British lines will only increase in fun and value over time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685625849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11607312, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking, honest Midget.\nRe: the driving videos - when at a stop, if you just touch 2nd gear before putting it into 1st, it won't crunch. After 50+ years, better late than never.\nGLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685625946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11607494, "authorName": "Rweiss6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rweiss6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does speedometer work ? Don\u2019t see speedo cable into transmission on underbody photo. Maybe new gps type installed??\r\nGreat car in so many ways , new owner going to be very pleased. Needs tires , TLC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685627767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11609064, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see a speedo needle moving in the driving video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685639933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11614502, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this one goes a lot higher so I don\u2019t think \ud83e\udd14 I paid too much for mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685671363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11615704, "authorName": "BRGfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brgfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is a beautiful, well kept, original owner Midget which makes it rare. I love my '72, but my first MG was a '67 Midget that I bought in 1973. If I were in the market for one now, this would be the one I would buy. It will be a bargain if it doesn't go for 12-15K. GLWTA. Note that it appears to be positive ground which is normal for that year. Not a problem, but you have to be aware if you try to jump start it or make changes/repairs to electrical components.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685713058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11618922, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, THIS is the one to buy. And drive as is. A+++", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1685733072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11625102, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a boot for the top?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685812326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11625857, "authorName": "plumcharge02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plumcharge02/", "bidAmount": 8988, "content": "$8,988 bid placed by plumcharge02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685815565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11626210, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685817233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11626478, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Concho is this what you\u2019re in reference to? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685818621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11626493, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rweiss6 yes the speedometer is in working condition. Thank you for your inquiry and interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685818690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11627227, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's the boot all right and it's good You have it because an aftermarket one probably wouldn't snap properly . Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685822440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11633156, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 as someone else has asked last week, could you please post a compression test?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685904306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11633964, "authorName": "64_S1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64_s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me the car appears to be all that is claimed. Getting pretty rare to find one like this now days. I have had quite a bit of experience with Spridgets of this vintage and if you are looking for a car as original as this one you should definitely be considering it. Having said that there are a couple of things that others may have overlooked that I noticed. First is what appears to be the common rust trough behind the battery. Assuming that the battery has always sat on the plastic tray that is under it that metal should be OK. Seller? Also appears a differential seal replacement is in order but most folks would change to the higher geared diff's from later cars anyway. \r\nWell, I wish the bidders the best. I need to avoid the temptation since I currently have 5 sixties Spridgets. Obsessed, I know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685908742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11634420, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64_S1 Why would you want to change to a higher gear differential??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685910687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11634696, "authorName": "64_S1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64_s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Concho, I can't figure out how to \"tag\" your comment. How is that done?\r\n\r\nAnyway that 67 would have a 4.22 rear diff while a 3.9 diff was fitted in late 68. This car could pull a 3.9 just as easily as the 68. With much higher highway speeds everywhere than when this car was built higher gears would just make cruising with that traffic much more pleasant. The car might work fine with the gears fitted in the late 70's which were 3.7's or if you can find one a Datsun 5 speed that is commonly fitted to these cars as well. If I were the buyer I would hope the seller still has the stock brackets for the original SU fuel pump. Would nice to get the original sound out of the fuel pump. Just my obsession.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685912094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11634774, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good answer. But I would only be driving", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685912551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11634787, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ". I would only be driving on curvy Country Roads and 45 to 55 miles an hour tops for pleasure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685912837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11635861, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rweiss6 Photo #79 shows the cable connected to the transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685923361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11636045, "authorName": "64_S1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64_s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curvy country roads are what these cars were made for! Did 3K last fall with a stock 66 Sprite on nothing but curvy country roads. Free ways are boring except for those moments of terror brought on by other drivers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685926434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11636689, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64_S1 You tag by putting an @ In front of concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685945873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11637352, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 does the car come with a tonneau and is there anything which does not work or needs immediate attention? Thanks for your reply.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685974465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11640464, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek @bstonetr6 Please see attached photos of the compression test as requested. Thank you for your interest!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685993832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11640565, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek Thanks again for your inquiry. We did not change the tires so it will need a set of tires very soon. Through getting it ready we strived to maintain originality and only replace necessary components. With that said it is an old car and having experience with old cars, things can come up at a moments notice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685994136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11641610, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 thank you for the compression test and further comments. Obviously not a deal breaker but I gather the car does not come with the original tonneau cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685998962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11642102, "authorName": "Rweiss6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rweiss6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@remill0094. Unless picture is reversed somehow , on my \u201869 speedo goes into drivers side and clutch slave is on pass side. \r\nMaybe 66 was diff ? Or i\u2019m misreading pix ? \r\nBtw I really enjoy my Midget, and love this one. Great looking, always well cared for, and now been really well freshened up \r\nmine led rougher life, \r\nGood luck to new owner !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686003989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11642183, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish you interested people in the peanut gallery would start bidding. So we can have twenty four hours of fun instead of waiting till the last two minutes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686004871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11642952, "authorName": "Rweiss6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rweiss6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI if it helps anyone , i put a hi torque starter in my \u201869 Midget and my 81 Fiat. Made huge diff, pretty easy install and went from tough starting to jumping to life", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686014309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11643393, "authorName": "shapr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shapr/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by shapr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686022170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11643471, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek is the cover for the top in picture 113 what you\u2019re in reference to? Sorry I\u2019m ignorant beyond that haha. Let me know if there\u2019s something else. Thanks again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686024668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11643681, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 12345, "content": "$12,345 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686035111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11643689, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 119 is the boot for the top not the tonneau cover for the cockpit", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686036003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11644164, "authorName": "watsonkli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watsonkli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with 64_S1, a 3.9 would make this car nicer to drive. Also agree with Concho, curvy side roads are this cars most enjoyable environment. I have both 3.9 and Datsun 5 speed in my 1275 powered BE but am terrified on the highway. Especially when I turn to my left to see the center cap on an SUV and then look up to see some knucklehead texting on their phone. BTW, this is a wonderful looking Midget and I hope it's kept as a survivor and not fully restored.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686056732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11644205, "authorName": "Spridget1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spridget1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice unmolested survivor...!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686057286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11646654, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 no, as Concho has pointed out, that\u2019s not it. The tonneau covers the entire cockpit when the soft top is not used and has a zipper down the middle. I preferred it to the top on my \u201866 Spitfire and it\u2019s surprising how dry you can stay even in the rain (as long as you time red lights and keep moving, ha ha).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686076335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11646792, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My friend, who is a British car master mechanic, said the variance in the compression test is \u201ca bit concerning\u201d. My understanding is that ideally it should be within 10% between highest and lowest reading. Any comments on this from others with more knowledge than myself?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686076904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647026, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was asked by my mechanic if the car had been driven much and I said I didn't think so and he said the low in the high compression would. Settle towards the middle with more frequent driving and after things settled down a little bit????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686078125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647150, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek these two items are in the trunk of the car, if these aren\u2019t the tonneau cover you\u2019re hoping for then I suppose we don\u2019t have it. Thanks again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686078924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647179, "authorName": "Twocamsontop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocamsontop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One looks like a car cover in a box; the other, I would guess, is a tonneau in a bag. Only if it's pulled out and unrolled will we know for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686079079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647185, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the compression test, I am told they aren\u2019t alarming results whatsoever. Given that it has been in storage for such a long period of time I\u2019m of the understanding that with some driving that will normalize.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686079115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647234, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Twocamsontop I agree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686079341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647393, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek @Twocamsontop have we hit pay dirt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686079986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647415, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 no, not alarming. The car basically has good compression and as you say, it could even out with a bit of driving. We all get stiff if we sit around too long.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686080055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647445, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MenardAuto1958 that\u2019s the one\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686080169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11647748, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Krtek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686081162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11647774, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 13456, "content": "$13,456 bid placed by Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686081279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11647834, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019ll that dream didn\u2019t last long.\ud83d\ude06 Good luck, Concho, unless there are some lurkers I have a feeling you\u2019ll be the lucky winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686081498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11648193, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw where you were a first time Bidder. This is a good way to get your feet Is wet. You're saving yourself some frustration cause i'm planning to go all the way with this one! Thanks a lot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686082884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11648389, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I\u2019ll be watching to the end. This is a great auction and honestly I knew you would outbid me, was just hoping you\u2019d give me a bit more time to revel in my high bid status. \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686083645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11648794, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well knowing that you could always put a In another bid and I'll wait a while before I top it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686085391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11648827, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686085555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649337, "authorName": "kbdixon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbdixon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@concho I think you are on the right track this is a nice little car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686087656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649590, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great year. Nicely presented. Beautiful colour combination. Fun driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686088349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649629, "authorName": "SBT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a very honest survivor, complete with original heater trunking, plug wires, as well as everything else mentioned. I bet the mileage is original as well. I have a late 61 that I bought from the original owner with about 31k miles, and it was (and still is) in similar time warp shape.\r\n\r\nTo the buyer, I recommend getting a copy of Terry Horler\u2019s Original Sprite and Midget before you do anything at all to this car.\r\n\r\nYou may need to go through the suspension, brakes, shocks. Do your best to find NOS parts. They are out there.\r\nGood luck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686088502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649885, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/6/23 for $13,456 to Concho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686089280, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11649922, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had seven of these in my younger days. I've been looking for one this good for 5 years! This is kind of the last h u r r a h!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686089368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649930, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @Concho. This appears to be a very nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686089390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11649954, "authorName": "MenardAuto1958 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menardauto1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on the win @Concho! Thanks to all for the interest and commentary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686089487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650018, "authorName": "Tocatta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tocatta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of fun for a little $$!!!\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686089696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650047, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy. Congrats to all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686089832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650082, "authorName": "REMill0094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remill0094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't believe you could find a better unrestored example! If I didn't already have my unrestored 1972, I would have bid. Mine is unrestored but has many bumps and bruises. It does have a deadhead sticker on the back!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686089958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650159, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, congrats to @Concho and the seller, I\u2019ve also been looking for years now for a nice \u201867 Midget and hopefully my day will come. This has been an exciting auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686090252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650320, "authorName": "SBT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well jeez\u2026 maybe time for mine to find a new home!\r\n\r\nCongrats all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686091016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650343, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SBT you serious? I\u2019m game for more details, how do we do that?\ud83d\ude04", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686091281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650405, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krtek how can I contact you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686091795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650514, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Concho I honestly don\u2019t know. I\u2019m new to BaT but I don\u2019t want to post my contact info here. Is there a way for you to DM me?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686092649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11650561, "authorName": "Concho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know what DM means and I'm not very Tech. So put your email address and I'll reach out to you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686093113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11651007, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Concho DM = direct message, I don\u2019t know if BaT allows users to do that even after an auction has ended. If you wish to put your contact info here I\u2019ll be happy to connect with you but I don\u2019t feel comfortable posting my info here. Honestly though, enjoy your win and best of luck with the Midget. I would have fought harder but my funds are limited.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686097807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11651150, "authorName": "SBT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krtek I\u2019m starting to think about it. I\u2019d probably run it here, unless it goes back to England. I\u2019ll probably decide next month.\n\nMeanwhile, look for the Original Sprites and Midgets book if you really want to get into the fine details of originality. There is also a private group on FB for owners of early (side curtain) original cars, with some extremely knowledgeable people on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686099624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11754382, "authorName": "Krtek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krtek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Concho Hey Concho, small world, I just noticed your new Midget is being made road worthy at the place I used to work a few years back. It\u2019s in very capable hands and when it gets home to you I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll be thrilled. If you ever want to reach out my contact info is at the MG Experience website (just search Krtek). Btw, the car looks so much better already without the whitewalls.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687284010, "type": "comment"}]